New Years Eve Meal In Holywell, Flintshire – Eat New Years Eve Dinner At The Glan!

What better way to spend new years eve than eating out and being waited on hand and foot at the Glan yr Afon, Holywell, Flintshire?

No slaving over a hot oven, no family rows and more importantly, no washing up – see our fantastic new years eve menu below, and download the PDF here.
Menu

OXTAIL CONSOMME WITH PANCETTA, PEAS AND SPINACH

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GRILLED FILLET OF TURBOT WITH TRUFFLE TAGOLINI

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GREEN APPLE SORBET

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ROASTED FILLET OF VENISON MARINATED IN VODKA AND HONEY

WITH A CRUNCHY RAVIOLI OF COTTAGE CHEESE WITH A

RASPBERRY, GINGER AND PEPPER SAUCE

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WHITE CHOCOLATE AND PISTACHIO MILLE FUILLE, RASPBERRY

MOUSSE AND DARK CHOCOLATE PARFAIT

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COFFEE WITH HOMEMADE PETIT FOURS

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VEGETARIAN OPTION

SPINACH AND WILD GARLIC SOUP

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RATATOUILLE PANCAKE BAKED WITH FOUR CHEESES

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GREEN APPLE SORBET

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BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND GORGONZOLA CHEESE WITH

BRIOCHE AND PARMESAN CRUST WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

 

Boxing Day Meal in Holywell, Flintshire – Eat Boxing Day Dinner At The Glan!

What better way to spend boxing day than eating out and being waited on hand and foot at the Glan yr Afon, Holywell, Flintshire?

No slaving over a hot oven, no family rows and more importantly, no washing up – see our fantastic boxing day menu below, and download the PDF here.

 

Menu

BROCCOLI SOUP

OAK SMOKED SALMON AND HORSERADISH

DUCK ORANGE AND CRANBERRY TERRINE WITH A RED BEETROOT

CHUTNEY

TRIO OF MELON

GOATS CHEESE AND RED ONION TART

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ROAST TURKEY WITH GRAVY, BACON ROLLS AND TRIMMINGS

SALMON WITH PARSNIP PUREE AND A CHIVE BUTTER SAUCE

BRAISED BEEF WITH PEARL ONIONS AND VEGETABLES

BABY LEEK AND ROAST AUBERGINE PIE

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SWEETS AS PER SPECIALS BOARD

MAIN COURSE £9.95

2 COURSES £11.25

3 COURSES £15.95

 

Christmas meal in Holywell – Eat Christmas dinner at The Glan!

What better way to spend christmas day than eating out and being waited on hand and foot at the Glan yr Afon, Holywell, Flintshire?

No slaving over a hot oven, no family rows and more importantly, no washing up – see our fantastic christmas menu below, and download the PDF here.

Menu

GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE ON ARRIVAL

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FRESH AND SMOKED SALMON TARTAR WITH ROE AND PICKLED CUCUMBER

PORK ROULADE WITH APPLE AND CRANBERRY CHUTNEY

OXTAIL CONSOMME WITH PEAS, LEAKS AND PANCETTA CRISP

PRESSED CHARGRILLED VEGETABLE AND GOATS CHEESE TERRINE

MELON WITH PARMA HAM, BALSAMIC REDUCTION AND ROCKET SALAD

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HOME MADE WINTER FRUITS SORBET

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ROAST TURKEY WITH CRANBERRY AND THYME STUFFING, PIGS IN BLANKETS AND TURKEY GRAVY

ROAST LEG OF LAMB WITH MINT FROTH AND RED WINE SAUCE

PRESSED BRAISED SHIN OF BEEF IN A RICH RED WINE REDUCTION SERVED WITH TRUFFLE MASH AND SHALLOT

PUREE

PAN SEARED SUPREME OF SALMON WITH SHELLFISH IN A WHITE WINE SAUCE

GLAZED CHESTNUT WITH SPINACH AND PETIT ONION PIE WITH A HONEY AND RED WINE REDUCTION SAUCE

ALL MAIN DISHES SERVED WITH A SELECTION OF SEASONAL VEGETABLES AND POTATOES

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HOME MADE CHRISTMAS PUDDING WITH BRANDY SAUCE

STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING WITH TOFFEE SAUCE AND A CHOICE OF ICE CREAM OR CUSTARD

COFFEE TIRAMISU WITH BLOOD ORANGE CRIPS AND SAUCE

CREME BRULEE WITH A SHORTBREAD BISCUIT

DARK CHOCOLATE MARQUIS WITH HONEYCOMB AND FRUIT COULIS

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COFFEE AND MINCE PIES

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£55 PER PERSON

£25.00 FOR CHILDREN UP TO 14

 

We’re offering accommodation for workers on the offshore windfarms at Mostyn Port

As more and more people start work on the offshore windfarms in the Mostyn area, we’re lucky to be able to put them up here at the Glan yr Afon, and hear their great stories!

Construction of the windfarms is going full steam (should that be wind?) ahead, and we’re not far from Mostyn Port,  a major player as a base for the Offshore Windfarm Construction and Support Industry. It has seen four major wind farms constructed from Mostyn over the last five years, the furthest being Robin Rigg in the Solway Firth.

Robin Rigg Facts:

• When complete, Robin Rigg will generate enough energy to power nearly 117,000 homes.
• Sixty turbines are to be installed as part of the project. Each turbine is approximately 126m to blade tip.
• The windfarm will be one of the largest schemes in the UK.
• More info on Robin Rigg is on the BBC website, with some great pictures

If you’re looking for hotel or B&B accomodation in the Mostyn area, then why not give us a call on 01352 710052 to book your room now?

The Pope to visit St Winefride’s Well near The Glan?

We’re a little excited here at The Glan yr Afon to hear rumour that His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI might be popping in for a quick pint!

OK, well the chances of him nipping in for a snifter is pretty remote, but we have been told it’s possible he’ll be visiting St Winefrid’s Well in Holywell as part of his visit to the UK, probably in September next year!

According to the legend, St Winefride’s Well first erupted at the spot where her would-be rapist Caradog cut off her head with his sword. Restored to life at the prayers of her uncle St Beuno, Winefride lived as a nun until her second death some 22 years later. Whatever the exact truth of her legend, Winefride herself was real rather than legendary, and the extraordinary and enduring personality of this 7th-century Welsh woman has meant that she has been venerated as a saint ever since the moment of her death. Since that time, too, her Well at Holywell has been a place of pilgrimage and healing – the only such place in Britain with a continuous history of public pilgrimage for over 13 centuries.

The Times says the visit would also include:

the dramatic spectacle of the Pope addressing MPs and peers in Westminster Hall, where Sir Thomas More was condemned to death in 1535 for opposing the Act of Supremacy. The act made Henry VIII “supreme head” of the nascent Protestant religious group the Church of England, signalling a split from Rome. Benedict XVI would also meet the Queen on his visit.

We’re readying our rooms for the hordes of you that are bound to descend and want somewhere to stay for this hostorical event!

Don’t Forget To Get Your Tickets For Our Palm Reading And Tarot Night

Don’t forget to buy your tickets (costing only £20!) for our Palm reading and tarot night on September 11th hosted by palmist, tarot reader & author Lance Kelley.

Our evening will start at 6pm and palm readings will last around 20 minutes each, so why not come and join us and have Lance read your palm?

If you have any questions about this event please don’t hesitate to contact us on +44(0)1352 710052

Interested in Flintshire Pubs & Breweries?

Last week we were lucky enough to have author David Rowe in the Glan, launching his new book “Flintshire Pubs & Breweries”.

Flintshire has over seventy separate towns and villages, the largest being Mold, Buckley, Flint and Holywell. These mining communities were once home to numerous alehouses, coaching inns, taverns and independent breweries, many of which disappeared with the closure of the mines. Illustrated with over 100 old photographs, postcards and other memorabilia, this absorbing collection offers the reader an insight into the life of many Flintshire pubs and breweries past and present, and highlights some of the changes that have taken place during the last century. Glimpses of the area’s working and social life are featured; each image recalling the fascinating history of this part of North Wales. “Flintshire Pubs & Breweries” will delight all those who want to know more about the history of Flintshire’s public houses, their clientele, landlords and ladies and takes the reader on a fascinating journey into the past of their favorite local.

(Description taken from Amazon)

As well as finding out about David’s great book, we also learned some interesting facts.

Did you know:

• The name of the Holly Bush Inn goes back to the very early days of inns and taverns in Britain. This is because the Romans used the holly bush during their Saturnalia celebrations which often extended to seven days of unrestrained revelry that usually ended up with debauchery. On town fair days any house could put a sprig of holly over the door and serve hopme made brew without the need for a license
• In the 1820’s and 30’s the world price of lead was set in a small booth inside the ” Old Wine Vaults ” in Holywell ( still open ).
• The most popular pub names ( in Flintshire ) are – Red Lion, Royal Oak, Cross Keys, The Ship, Black Lion NB very few Welsh names !!

No? Neither did we! Buy David’s book to find out more!

An evening out in North Wales? Come to The Glan yr Afon!

We’ve got some great events coming up over the next few months, so here’s a sneak preview!

 July we’re holding a Spanish Tapas night – experience the taste and style of a traditional Spanish Tapas evening right here at the Glan – small plates with big flavours!

August brings our annual BBQ & Disco – all your usual favourites plus some new ideas from our Head Chef.

Also in August, our Gourmet Evening will allow you to take the evening off and treat yourself to an evening for the food lover and enthusiast.

23rd August – Our Summer Fete and Disco will round off August – join us for a BBQ and fete, then dance the evening away at our disco with your favourite tunes!

11 September – An evening of tarot and palm reading kicks off September, with tarot reader, palmist and author Lance Kelly joining us.

18 September – Enjoy all things Italian on September 18th with our Italian evening – traditional favourites sit alongside more modern Italian dishes for an evening to remember.

25 September – Continuing on the European theme, we round off September with a French Evening on the 25th – dine out Parisian style with traditional and regional French dishes.

As you can see, it’s all go here at the Glan Yr Afon over the next few months – why not download our Events at The Glan PDF to make sure you don’t miss anything?

June Events at The Glan Yr Afon

18th June 2009 – Ladies Day

In conjunction with Aries Spa we are holding a Ladies Day at the Glan with a summer buffet and sparkling wine.

To find out more, give us a call on 01352 710052

21st June – Fathers Day

All Fathers dining from 7th June to 5th July will be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win a free pint a day for a year!

See more here: Win free beer for a year!

Win free beer for a Year!

Win free beer for a year!